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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

4

Seasonal Bonanza for Motor Tourist Spending Surges

A long analysis notes that the summer motor tourist sector acts as a huge but overlooked industry. The American Petroleum Institute estimates travel spending at over 4 billion dollars, much staying within the U S borders. Tourists fund roadside stands, bed and breakfasts, local eateries, and camps, cushioning economic lows and supporting many small operators. This year’s trip season invites readers to view themselves as part of a broad national enterprise.

America American Petroleum Institute

Paris Fair Opens At Versailles With Global Exhibits

The 30th Paris Fair opens at Versailles with 34 countries represented and more than 8,000 exhibitors. Modern electrical and mechanical innovations are showcased alongside wines. President Albert Lebrun and Minister Gentin attended the opening.

Paris Versailles Albert Lebrun Gentin

Teen advances lead to odd hiding place in Lancaster

In Lancaster Ohio on June 22 police found 18 year old Bertha Holington hiding in a real doghouse after fleeing from a man who accosted her on the street. She explained she sought refuge from the unwanted advances.

Lancaster, O INS Bertha Holington

Feminine Artist Puzzle Clue Fill In From Historic Page

A fragmented OCR style puzzle list presents horizontal and vertical clues for a past newspaper fill in. Entries include references to a feminine artist, pastry, dyes, pronouns, and various wordplay hints with scattered numbering and garbled text across the grid. The page combines clue prompts with partial answers and misread lines typical of historical puzzle sections.

Community Guests at Arney Home in Epsom

Sunday gatherings at the Arney residence included Mr and Mrs John Arney hosting numerous relatives and friends such as Burrell Bolding Charles Bolding and Katherine flarma plus Max van and Dorothy Arney. Visitors also dropped by from Indianapolis Chicago Plainville Washington and Terre Haute as part of a broad network of local families and neighbors.

Hipsom John Arney Burrell Bolding Charles Bolding Katherine Flarma Max van Ed jArney Norma Hi Irley Deward Arney Dorothy Arney Leonard Harold Donald Frankie Ardey Everett Arney Judith Kay Gang Bobby Owen Claudia Myers California Joe Browning Seinday Sally Seddlemeyer Sandborh Agaia Haze Burce Thi Edith ‘Osmon Yona Dorothy Conan Plainville Rosqoe Beasley Chicago Lowell Woolbright Indianapolis Theodore Greenwood Wayne Myers Dale Epsom Elmer Myéra Washington Jerome Ducharme Aryada Hart Lucille Clark Rob Osmon Bobby Ray Hazel Bruce Kermit Osmon Gon Harold Cox Maxine McGallian Odon Ned Feaster Martha McNali Daviess County Hospital Ora Becker Homer Hart Don Bruce Chas Osmon Frank Warren Alfred Myers Arthur Greenwood Dorothy Byrer Terre Haute Deb Osman Charles Ehman Everetts Fred Hart Isaac Lark Igil Figcus Joe Chambers Ermil Russell Franklin Kansas Lowell Woolthright

Odon Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Local residents list weekend and recent visits including Mrs James Aishe and daughter with Mrs Ethel Priest in Burns City. Palmer Williams from South Bend visited with wife and son and parents. Families from Ft Wayne Bloomington Nashville and Shoal share weekend and extended visits. illnesses referenced among relatives.

James Aishe Ethel Priest Burns City Palmer Williams South Bend John Guy Nichols Billy Ft. Wayne M. H. Cooper

4 H Club Notes and Upcoming Meeting Details

The Kitchenetter 4 H Club met at Mrs Wallace home for a routine gathering. A future meeting is planned at Mrs W B Wallace home Thursday June 30. Demonstrations will be given by Mari Eaton Jean Eaton Edith Allison and Lyndle Lee Fullerton. Mentions of Mrs and Mrs Dennis Dow and Shamrock 4 H Club activity with Roy Strickland and leader Miss Helen Shake. Daughters visited and other local gatherings noted as well.

Dennis Dow Shamrock 44H Roy Strickland Helen Shake West End Cian

Tragic self harm act shocks Fort Laramie community

In Fort Laramie Wyoming Andrew Jalla a 45 year old unemployed laborer used a dynamite fuse to end his life. The blast also affected Lewis A. Colyer of Goshen County a former colleague. A widow and three children mourn the loss.

Fort Laramie Wyo Andrew Jalla Daila Lewis A. Colyer Goshen County Baid

Appointment list echoes town committee names unclear

Fragmentary Friday text lists several names such as Ann Strange Lois and Maudie Bill Purdue and mentions a committee. The passage is incomplete with garbled words and no clear event or outcome to report.

Ann Strange Lois and Maudie Bill Purdue Margie

TEST DRILLING Depth Reaches 106 Feet Near Palmyra

Vincennes Ind June 22 Drillers for the Midwest Corporation progressed to 1100 feet at the Perry Jackson farm Palmyra site. They cut through sand and limestone as they tested the dome structure, believing it may improve opportunities for future drilling. Glycerin is mentioned in relation to the operation.

Vincenews Ind Midwest Corporation Perry Jackson Palmy

Mishap to Safety Plaque Construction

Fragmentary OCR reads on mishap during safety plaque construction. Details incomplete, but reference to a mishap event and location suggest a construction site incident requiring investigation or safety review. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the supplied text.

Exhibition Opens With Summer Event

A fragmented notice hints at an exhibition and related events planned for June. It references individuals tied to a display or sale, but readable details are limited and no clear dates or locations are confirmed.

Outbreak Reads of China Incident Shipment to U.S.

A brief item notes a China related incident with a large shipment leaving the region bound for the United States. Details are sparse but indicate significant movement of goods amid rising tensions. The report emphasizes the scale of the shipment and its international destination.

China United States

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